Kitchen Mixers: Tutorials, Guides, Care & Recipes

A kitchen mixer is one of the most efficient appliances in your kitchen. Learn exactly how to use a stand mixer (and a hand mixer), plus discover tips, recipes, product recommendations and more.

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    KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer Review: Holiday Meal Prep Just Got Way More Convenient

    Any corner of the kitchen (or house!) becomes fair game for cooking and baking with the KitchenAid cordless hand mixer. And our Test Kitchen staff is totally obsessed!

    Rainbow Birthday Cake

    How fun is this rainbow birthday cake? It will add a festive touch to any celebration. Be sure to use...


    Million Dollar Cake

    1 review

    Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients,...


    Oreo Mousse Cake

    3 reviews

    Oreo mousse cake is so simple to put together, but it tastes as decadent as fancy restaurant desserts. Have fun...


    Minty Avocado Christmas Cookies

    1 review

    Best known in the Southwest, avocado cookies are becoming more popular now that avocados are available year-round. These minty cookies...

    Sea Salt Sticks

    1 review

    When my daughter was in school, her class had a recipe exchange party. The kids would bring something to eat...


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    The Best Stand Mixer Models, According to Our Test Kitchen Team

    Bakers, do you have the best stand mixer on your counter? Check out what our pros had to say about...

    Instant Pot Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

    1 review

    I adapted my favorite cheesecake recipe to work in the Instant Pot. The texture was so incredible, I may never...


    Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

    1 review

    My family loves this icebox cake for two reasons: First, it is a delicious way to use strawberries at their...


    Potato Candy

    2 reviews

    My children love this old-fashioned potato candy. It's so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand....


    Chocolate Rugelach

    Many bakeries make these classic pastries, but they taste so much better when they are homemade. Traditionally, they are filled...

    Hippity Hop Bunny Cake

    2 reviews

    This cute, festive cake will have your guests 'hopping' with happiness! Make the cake ahead and add the decorations close...


    KitchenAid’s 2023 Color of the Year Is Here, and We’re in Love

    KitchenAid's Color of the Year is... Hibiscus!


    Spiced Indian Rusks

    Indian cake rusks, or delicious soft cakes, use traditional warm spices and can have add in's like fruit or nuts...


    Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

    My kids have multiple food allergies, but these simple mashed potatoes and gravy are easy to make for them. We...


    People Are Obsessed with This Genius $11 KitchenAid Attachment Organizer

    It clears clutter and keeps your best KitchenAid attachments within reach at all times.

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    The Best Hand Mixer Options According to Our Test Kitchen

    We know you want the best hand mixer for your bakes. Our Test Kitchen put 10 head-to-head to find the...


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    Banana Pudding Cake

    4 reviews

    I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came...


    What You Need to Know About Your KitchenAid Mixer

    So, your brand new KitchenAid stand mixer has arrived, and you can hardly wait to get it out of the...


    Pecan Banana Bundt Cake

    4 reviews

    My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder...


    Michigan Cherry Japanese-Style Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    Michigan is known for its amazing cherries, especially the tart ones, so we have plenty of opportunities to find new...


    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Leftover Rolls

    Grab that leftover turkey and roll it up with some sausage, cheese and vegetables to make a savory roll. To...


    Lingonberry-Cardamom Cake

    1 review

    Our family is Scandinavian, and we love the flavors of almonds, cardamom and lingonberries in desserts. If lingonberry jam is...


    Chocolate-Pecan Cupcakes

    These Chocolate-Pecan Cracker Cupcakes are inspired by a local restaurant's pie recipe. They are rich and yummy! If your marshmallow...


    Pumpkin-Shaped Rolls

    1 review

    These cute pumpkin-shaped rolls are worth the effort. They're a festive fall favorite in my household. If you don't have...

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    Chocolate Pecan Piecaken

    13 reviews

    Why fight over whether cake or pie is better when you can combine the two to make this chocolate pecan...


    Salted Brown Sugar and Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies

    1 review

    These bakery-style cookies are a delicious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie! The combination of rye flour, chocolate and...


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    Ankarsrum Mixer Review: This Splurge-Worthy Mixer Is Every Baker’s Dream

    If you've ever wished for a stand mixer that was bigger, quieter and stronger, you might very well fall in...


    Margarita Cupcakes

    My hobby is cake decorating, and this is my most-requested recipe. It is delicious!! If you are unable to find...


    Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    2 reviews

    Craving a childhood classic? These sugar-free chocolate chip cookies will bring you all the comfort and joy you remember. Savor...


    Festive Meringue Cookies

    Try these meringue cookies without cream of tartar! These festive treats sparkle not only during the holidays but also for...