A rich cake, often layered (6)

I believe the answer is:

gateau

(Other definitions for gateau that I've seen before include "Something French for 22?" , "Elaborate cake" , "Rich dessert cake" , "Gooey cake" , "Cream dessert cake" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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