{"id":1902021,"date":"2023-07-24T11:38:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T16:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1902021"},"modified":"2025-04-24T11:12:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T16:12:15","slug":"kitchenaid-stand-mixer-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/kitchenaid-stand-mixer-review\/","title":{"rendered":"KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Review: This Is the Only Stand Mixer You’ll Ever Need"},"content":{"rendered":"Little did my Aunt Carol know she was affecting the trajectory of my life when she would invite my childhood self to bake with her. One of my favorite traditions as a kid was whipping up confections in her KitchenAid stand mixer<\/a>. Together, we've produced hundreds of poppyseed loaves, just as many birthday cakes and thousands of cookies.\r\n\r\nNow, nearly 35 years later, her KitchenAid stand mixer is still going strong as she makes goodies for her great-nieces and -nephews, and I have a mixer of my own. It was a proud day 17 years ago when I was finally able to afford my beloved tilt-head stand mixer<\/a>. And I very much intend to use it to make wedding cakes, macarons and more until I'm Aunt Carol's age.\r\n

What is a KitchenAid stand mixer?<\/h2>\r\n\"Kitchenaid\r\n\r\nThe colorful KitchenAid stand mixer<\/a> has been a venerated appliance for more than 100 years, as have so many of the company's other products<\/a>. They're heavy-duty, hands-free mixers that allow home cooks more freedom and control during the mixing process\u2014while sparing them some strain too. With both hands available, bakers can employ more precise preparation methods (e.g., alternating the addition of dry and wet ingredients to a cake batter<\/a> or slowly adding hot sugar syrup to egg whites when making Italian meringue).\r\n\r\nCurrently, there are three styles of KitchenAid stand mixers from which to choose: tilt-head, bowl-lift and mini. Selecting which model will work the hardest in your kitchen is key.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on KitchenAid\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-9070496-13333623?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitchenaid.com%2Fcountertop-appliances%2Fstand-mixers.html\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Features<\/h2>\r\n\"Kitchenaid\r\n\r\nAll three types of KitchenAid stand mixers come with a stainless steel mixer bowl<\/a> (the capacity of which depends on the model), dough hook, wire whip, flat beater and pouring shield. So, it's safe to say these mixers can do a heck of a lot more than your hand-held beaters<\/a>. Plus, there's increased precision. Each KitchenAid stand mixer has 10 speeds so you can whip, mix or knead your ingredients just so.\r\n\r\nThe stand mixers don't stop at sweets. Each model features a multi-purpose attachment hub fit for apparatuses that can process vegetables, form fresh pasta<\/a> or grind meat. There are 10 of these smart attachments<\/a>, sold separately, and KitchenAid is always developing and launching more awesome options.\r\n\r\nBeyond the working capabilities of the mixers, KitchenAid boasts an impressive selection of colors (the tilt-head line includes the most hues), so home cooks can select the best color for their space and personal style.\r\n\r\nFinally, KitchenAid backs up its products with a respectable warranty, so you can purchase with assurance. Now let's explore the differences among the models.\r\n

Tilt-Head<\/h3>\r\nThe iconic tilt-head model<\/a> is the most popular\u2014and for a reason. This model, with a top portion that hinges backward, allows users to change the mixer\u2019s accessories (i.e., the whip, beater and hook) and remove the bowl easily. The tilt-head model has a slightly smaller footprint than the bowl-lift model but is still powerful enough to knead bread dough.\r\n

Bowl-Lift<\/h3>\r\nThe bowl-lift model<\/a> costs the same as the tilt-head one but is best for hardcore bakers and cooks because the mixer\u2019s powerful motor readily handles dense batters and thick bread doughs. Plus, it technically has an eleventh half-speed for folding. The bowl-lift mixer boasts the largest capacity of up to seven quarts, and it's fitted with arms that raise the stainless steel bowl into the air.\r\n

Mini<\/h3>\r\nThe newest addition to the KitchenAid family is the mini stand mixer<\/a>. This bite-sized stand mixer, which also has the tilt-head feature, is perfect for those with a compact kitchen. The mini model is smaller and weighs less, yet it still offers the benefits and functionality of its larger counterparts. Its size would certainly complement KitchenAid's cordless appliances<\/a>.\r\n

How We Tested It<\/h2>\r\n\"Kitchenaid\r\n\r\nOver the past few years, the Test Kitchen has performed two stand mixer tests<\/a>, including brands such as Breville, Wolf Gourmet, Beautiful by Drew Barrymore<\/a> and, of course, KitchenAid. The stand mixers came in a variety of price points and degrees of quality. The least-expensive models cost around $100, and the top-dollar ones were more than $1000.\r\n\r\nWhen personally testing, I utilized each brand's machine for several days and performed a controlled set of functions, including whisking egg whites and kneading bread dough. I used only the attachments included with the purchase of each mixer.\r\n

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