Kitchen Mixer Reviews

Those that love to cook and bake also love to give their opinions when it comes to their favorite faithful kitchen appliances.

One of the most beloved kitchen appliances is the stand mixer. Every kitchen isn’t complete until it has one. Ask any baker how they make their delicious peanut butter cookies or their wonderful bread and they will most likely say with their kitchen stand mixer.

Now the question remains; Which is the best kitchen mixer? There are many to choose from and it can quickly get quite overwhelming when you begin to compare stand mixers online. Lets break it down with an overview:

Kitchenaid is first on the list. They offer an amazing variety of stand mixers:

1) Kitchenaid Classic Series model is modestly priced for the beginner’s kitchen. If you will be using your stand mixer lightly for sauces, whipping cream, pancake mixes, batters and an occasional batch of cookies, this should do just fine for you. It comes with the power hub for additional attachments and has the capacity for two loaves of bread. The bowl is a 4-1/2 quart stainless steel bowl which is adequate for an average size family.

2) Kitchenaid Pro 450 Series also has a 4-1/2 quart bowl size but has the bowl-lift instead of the tilt-back mixer head. It boasts an all metal construction with a direct drive transmission which boosts it power for the more intense baker.

3) Kitchenaid Artisan Series model seems to be the most popular Kitchenaid model when it comes to the baker’s choice. It has a 5-qt stainless steel bowl, a 325-watt motor, pouring shield and a tilt-back mixer head that helps make access to the bowl and beaters easier. It has an unique mixing action which chef’s love. It comes with a flat beater, dough hook and wire whip. It also includes a power hub for additional attachments. Probably the most popular aspect of the Artisan is the 24 beautiful color options they give.

4) Kitchenaid’s Professional 5 Plus mixer is equipped with a high-performance, professional-level motor which can effectively mix up to 12 cups of all-purpose flour per recipe. For the person who plans on making double batches of cookie dough and yeast bread dough this mixer will perform its duties with ease. A nice selection of colors but not as many as the Artisan series. Another feature of this model is an all-steel gears, all-metal construction and it also includes the Powerknead Spiral Dough Hook. Very heavy duty indeed!

5) The last Kitchenaid model we’ll cover is the the Professional 600 Series mixer. It has a high-performance, professional-level motor which can effectively mix up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour per batch. Triple batch cookies can be whipped up in the 6-quart stainless steel bowl. It also has a nice feature called the “Soft Start”, which prevents splash outs. This model is top of the line and will give you many years of value. It also comes in 11 different colors.

Next on the list: Cuisinart Stand Mixers

1) Cuisinart HSM-70 220W Power Advantage is a hand/stand mixer. If you’re on a budget, this mixer will serve you well. It has a 3.5qt flat bottomed bowl, a spatula, 1 set of beaters, dough hooks and a bubble whisk. For the price it’s a good choice. Also having the ability to serve as a hand mixer makes it versatile. It’s like having two mixers in one!

2) Cuisinart SM-55 Stand Mixer boasts 800 watts, 12 speeds, 5-1/2 quart stainless-steel bowl, slow-start and gentle-fold functions. One nice feature is the 15-minute countdown timer. It also has 3 power outlets; auto shutoff and a tilt-back head for easy access to bowl and beaters. It comes in white.

Next up: Hamilton Beach Stand Mixers

1) Hamilton Beach 6 Speed Classic Hand/Stand Mixers are powerful appliances that save you time and energy in the kitchen with hands-free mixing action. The eclectrics® stand mixers are all-metal, award-winning appliances that offer excellent mixing performance, precise control, and flexibility at every speed. All Hamilton Beach® stand mixers are designed for tough mixing and can even handle the thickest cookie dough.

2) The Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe 6 Speed Hand/Stand Mixer is also very affordable. It features 225 watts and detaches for use as a hand mixer. It has 6 speeds with the well known power-burst button for better control. The lever shifts bowl side-to-side for thorough mixing. It comes with a 4-quart glass bowl, traditional beaters and dough hooks.

Next up: Sunbeam stand mixers

1) Sunbeam 2379 Mixmaster 300-Watt 12-Speed Stand Mixer with 2 Stainless-Steel Bowls. This is a very nice feature having a choice of two bowl capacities for obvious reasons. It has a bowl-selector switch. Another nice feature is the soft start mixing function to reduce flour puffs. It has a tilt-back locking head feature. The color is chrome.

2)Sunbeam Heritage Series. These stand mixers look very retro and have been around for a long time. They are affordable and have enough power for thick cookie doughs and bread kneading. It has a 450 watt 12 speed with 4-1/2 and 2-1/2 quart stainless steel bowls. It comes in white.

Last Up: Bosch Universal Mixer Machine

This is a very convenient all-in-one machine that eliminates the need for additional appliances in your kitchen. More room! It has a roomy 6-quart mixing bowl with dough hook that kneads up to 12 pounds of dough! It has 3 speeds plus a pulse function and twin wire beating whisks. It has a strong 700 watt motor which gives great value. Bosch is well known for its quality craftsmanship and performance. It comes in white. The Bosch Universal Mixer Machine is fantastic for large families with its large capacity. People who own the Bosch swear by them.

Well, there you have it! When it comes to finding the best kitchen mixer you can see that there are many great choices out there and understanding what you’re looking for in your new stand mixer will help you immensely in making your selection. When it comes to stand mixers try to go for value instead of budget. It is one kitchen appliance that you will have for many years and you will want to enjoy using it, so choose wisely and you won’t regret it!