Translation guide
A light, crunchy toffee with a honeycomb-like interior, known in various English-speaking countries by different names. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by borrowed names or described by its texture.
honeycomb toffee
Most direct term, though not widely known in Japan.
Referring to the sweet, aerated toffee with a honeycomb structure.
Direct loanword from English, understood in contexts discussing Western sweets.
Honeycomb toffee is popular in the UK.
Sometimes used to describe a similar crunchy caramelized sugar candy, though not a direct translation.
This crème brûlée candy is hollow and light inside.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'honeycomb-shaped candy'. Used when explaining the appearance.
This is a honeycomb-shaped candy that is crunchy.
Referring to the same confection by its other English names.
Loanword for 'cinder toffee', a British name.
Cinder toffee is a British cheap sweet.
Loanword for 'sponge toffee', a Canadian name.
In Canada, it's called sponge toffee.
If the listener is unfamiliar with the name, describe it as サクサクした軽いキャンディ (light, crunchy candy) or 中が空洞の甘いお菓子 (sweet with hollow inside).