Lady Baltimore Cake

Ingredients

• 1-2/3 cups raisins, chopped
• 8 dried figs, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/3 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large egg whites
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 6 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted