Figgy Pudding - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 9 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled, divided -
• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for coating Bundt pan -
• 1 3/4 c. buttermilk  -
• 6 oz. dried figs, roughly chopped (about 3/4 cup) -
• 6 oz. dried dates, roughly chopped (about 3/4 cup) -
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder -
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon -
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger -
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves -
• 1 tsp. kosher salt -
• 3 large eggs -
• 1 c. granulated sugar -
• 1 1/2 c. plain breadcrumbs -
• Cooking spray -
• Ice cream, for serving, optional -
• 1 1/2 sticks (12 tbsp) butter, room temperature -
• 1 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar -
• 2 tbsp. brandy or rum or apple cider -