The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SHORTCAKES
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The straight part
We know that "desserts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case desserts = shortcakes.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHORTCAKES mean?
SHORTCAKES noun- A sweet cake or biscuit (crumbly leavened bread) typically made with flour, sugar, salt, butter, milk or cream, and sometimes eggs, and leavened with baking powder or baking soda.
- A dessert made with such a cake, typically having layers of cream and fruit.