What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fumbles ice-cream and cake (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "cake". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DROPS (synonym="DROPS") + CONE (synonym="CONE") = DROPSCONE; definition: "cake" The answer is DROPSCONE.

Fumbles ice-cream and cake (4,5)

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