What does the cryptic crossword clue "A dessert out of place, it's forcefully claimed (8)" mean?

The definition is "claimed". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + DESSERT = ASSERTED; definition: "claimed" The answer is ASSERTED.

A dessert out of place, it's forcefully claimed (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17019 | 18 Down | 2023-01-25 flower