Early in the game, you can unlock the exotic confectionery quest, it's not hard to do so it's worth taking a look at and spending a few minutes to try to complete it. Because literally, that's probably all it will take once you know what to do.
You get given the Exotic Confectionery Quest by the mouse, Theo the Chef, who will ask you to get the cheesy dessert, and in exchange, you'll receive the clock hand.
To get the cheesy cake for Theo the Chef you'll need to defeat Ugask the Glutton. Probably best to try to find him after completing the Mushroom Forest.
When you find Ugask the Glutton be cautious and employ a hit-and-run tactic, so you can tap away at his power while avoiding his spray attacks which will do a lot of damage if you are caught.
After defeating Ugask you'll be able to get the slime key from its belly, and then you need to find and open a chest that will hold the desert that Theo the Chef is waiting for.
As well as getting the slimy key, you'll also get a great new attack after meeting Spiff The Trainer who will give you Fury Blade.
Take the cheesy desert back to Theo to get the clock hand and to complete the Exotic Confectionery quest.