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Rich buttery biscuit or an American layered dessert (9)

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I believe the answer is:

shortcake

(Other definitions for shortcake that I've seen before include "Crisp, rich, crumbly, buttery biscuit" , "Rate shock (anag)" , "Rich biscuit; American dessert" , "pastry?" , "it crumbles!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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