What does the cryptic crossword clue "As for cake, it is said to be welcome but not essential (5)" mean?

The definition is "As for cake, it is said to be welcome but not essential". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. Cryptic definition The answer is ICING.

As for cake, it is said to be welcome but not essential (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29722 | 25 Across | 2025-06-16 flower

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