An avid home baker tested KitchenAid stand mixers for power and durability. Top picks mix delicate egg whites, gooey cookie dough, and bread doughs.

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Ashlee spent time as a newspaper reporter, AmeriCorps VISTA and an employee at a healthcare company before she landed at CNET. She loves to eat, write and watch "Golden Girls" (preferably all three at ...

The KitchenAid stand mixer is a modern kitchen icon. This machine's streamlined look, twist-to-lock bowl, and simple controls have remained essentially unchanged since their introduction in 1937, and ...

With their eye-catching colors and iconic design, KitchenAid stand mixers hold a place of pride on many a countertop. Of the 34 stand mixers in Consumer Reports’ tests, seven are made by ...