What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sweet treats served by London hide-outs (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sweet treats". The wordplay uses a hidden word. EC (synonym="postcode of East Central London, including the area traditionally called the “City of London”") + LAIRS (synonym="hide-outs") = ECLAIRS; definition: "Sweet treats" The answer is ECLAIRS.

Sweet treats served by London hide-outs (7)

Independent Cryptic #11843 | 16 Across | 2024-09-24 flower

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