Ingredients

1 pound dried Black Mission figs, hard tips discarded

2 cups water

1/2 cup bourbon

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring)

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

1 3/4 cups pecans (7 ounces)

2 cups packed light brown sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs, at room temperature 30 minutes

For icing

• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 4 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons bourbon
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• Equipment: a 12-cup bundt pan

Description

Bundt Cakes Are Always Crowd-pleasers, And This Dark, Moist One Won't Disappoint. The Combination Of Time-honored Ingredients—sweet Dried Figs,...

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