Pound Cake Party Sandwiches

This is a delicious pound cake on its own or to get the kids to help make nad decorate the party sandwiches.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 2 pound cakes

Ingredients

• 2  cups butter, softened
• 2  cups sugar, divided
• 6  eggs, separated
• 1 (300 ml) can  eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (regular or low-fat)
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  prepared icing
•  food coloring or   candy sprinkles, for decorating

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 - inch loaf pans and line with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter until light. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition,. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Mix in flour and salt. Batter will be thick.
3. Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until light and foamy. Gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating until whites are firm. Fold into batter.
4. Divide batter between the 2 prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. If top gets too brown, cover loosely with foil. Cool on rack. You can freeze 1 loaf for future use.
5. ASSEMBLY: To assemble sandwiches, slice cake into 16 slices. Trim crust and slice on the diagonal to make 2 triangles. Spread 2 tablespoons icing on slice and place other slice of cake on top. Dip all sides into candied sprinkles.
6. NOTE: Double the icing if using both cakes. Freeze any leftover sandwiches in an airtight container. Eat the cake on its own with berries.