Pecan Fig Bourbon Cake

Name: Pecan Fig Bourbon Cake
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; 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