Maple Fudge Frosting
3 ounces butter
4 ounces soft brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold strong coffee
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon milk
1-2 tablespoon maple extract, to taste
8 ounces icing sugar
Place all of the ingredients, except the icing sugar, into a saucepan
and gently boil them all together until the sugar is dissolved.
Allow to cool slightly and then add the icing sugar, beating to a smooth and glossy finish.