When it comes to kitchen appliance upgrades, few things can open up more possibilities in the kitchen than a good stand mixer. For holiday baking, sourdough adventures, or anything else you can think of, make sure all your recipes come out looking flawless enough to present to an imaginary panel of TV judges…or maybe just your friends and family. Below are our favorite stand mixers for every home cook.
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Best stand mixer overall
What’s your favorite color? Whatever it is, there’s a good chance that you can find it on a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer. This appliance looks good in any kitchen, and it’s sure to match every aesthetic. Good looks aren’t the only thing going for this KitchenAid classic. This stand mixer has a large 5-quart bowl, which is big enough to make four loaves of bread in a single batch, and a mixing system that ensures all of the ingredients in your bowl get incorporated. The KitchenAid Artisan Series also features a unique power hub that allows you to connect multiple attachments. While KitchenAid set the standard for stand mixer with its Artisan series, some people might find the 5-quart bowl a little too big. Luckily, you can now get this appliance in a “mini” 3.5-quart size instead.
Why we love it:
- Power Hub feature to connect multiple attachments
- Large 5-qt bowl handles recipes big and small
- 59-point Planetary mixing system that incorporates all ingredients
Dash Go Everyday Mixer
Best budget stand mixer
The Dash Go Everyday Mixer offers great functionality without having to splurge. This 3-quart mixer gives you value for money with 5 speeds, 2 dough hooks, and 2 beaters that will enable you to do all kinds of mixing with consistent results. It is compact, portable, and lightweight too, for easy storage on the counter or conveniently tucked away in a cupboard.
Why we love it:
- A great budget option with 3-quart bowl
- Compact enough for easy storage when not in use
- 5-speeds and multiple attachments
Hamilton Beach Electrics Stand Mixer
Most reliable stand mixer
If you’re looking for a basic, reliable stand mixer, look no further than this one from Hamilton Beach. This appliance may not feature some of the bells and whistles of its counterparts, but if all you need is a stand mixer that mixes then this appliance does the job admirably. With a 4.5-quart bowl, a powerful 400-watt motor, and attachments to blend, beat, whip, mix, and cream your ingredients, the Hamilton Beach stand mixer is a great addition to the kitchen for any home baker.
Why we love it:
- Lots of attachment options
- Large bowl and powerful motor stand up well to more expensive models
- Features 12 speed settings
Aucma Stand Mixer
Best stand mixer design
If you’re after a show stopper in the kitchen then the Aucma Stand Mixer is a great choice. It looks sleek and modern with an LED power indicator, a splash guard to avoid messes, and dual handles on its 6.5-quart bowl that make it easier to hold. Every recipe will be accessible and achievable with six optimized speeds, a pulse function, and dishwasher safe attachments such as the dough hook, beater, and whisk.
Why we love it:
- 6 optimized speeds
- Convenient dishwasher safe attachments
- Stunning, modern tilt-head design, with LED screen and dual handles
Whatever recipes you’ve been wanting to try, now is the time. The stand mixer is the perfect kitchen appliance to take all your cooking and baking to the next level. Maybe you aren’t that serious, and just want to make things a bit easier and more efficient. With several different options, this list of stand mixers has something for every home cook to fall in love with.
