What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fix round vessel for cake (6)" mean?

The definition is "cake". The wordplay uses charade, container. PIN (synonym of "Fix") + ARK (synonym of "vessel") [container: "round"]; definition: "cake" The answer is PARKIN.

Fix round vessel for cake (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27619 | 2 Down | 2018-09-20 flower

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