Distinguished, not forgotten, like some cakes (4)
I believe the answer is:
iced
'like some cakes' is the definition.
(cakes may be decorated with icing)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for iced that I've seen before include "Frosted over" , "Kept cool" , "Dressed in a sweet coat" , "Ultra-cold" , "Chilled - killed" .)