Best Figgy Pudding Recipe - How to Make Figgy Pudding

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