Best stand mixers for baking to buy in Australia
Fans say this mixer can handle everything from “beating a small egg to blending enough batter for 66 cupcakes” in one go.
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From kneading dough to shredding chicken and making ice cream, the stand mixer has become a serious jack-of-all trades. They’re great for cutting down preparation time and take away a lot of the elbow grease that’s usually needed when doing things by hand. Most stand mixers are also now compatible with a wide variety of accessories, such as a food processor attachment and different pasta-making tools, which is handy if your benchspace is looking a little full.
To help you find the right stand mixer for your kitchen, we’ve compiled our top picks – taking into account our own experiences and customer reviews.This includes the popular Kenwood Titanium Chef XL Stand Mixer, which fans say can handle everything from “beating a small egg to blending enough batter for 66 cupcakes” in one go.
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OUR TOP PICKS
In this article
- What’s the difference between a tilt-head and bowl-lift stand mixer?
- What is the best size stand mixer?
BEST OVERALL STAND MIXER – EDITOR’S PICK
Sunbeam Mixmaster HeatSoft Planetary Stand Mixer MXM7000WH, $499, The Good Guys
Tried and Tested by Tahnee-Jae Lopez-Vito, Shopping Writer
Can’t figure out why your cakes keep coming out dry? (Spoiler: butter really is better when it’s added at room temperature.) Thankfully, Sunbeam just introduced the must-have ingredient for foolproof baking. Unlike other mixers, the Mixmaster HeatSoft Planetary Mixer contains HeatSoft technology so you can quickly soften butter to room temperature or melt chocolate straight from the mixing bowl for precisely delicious results with minimal mess.
For someone who isn’t exactly the greatest baker, the Sunbeam stand mixer seemed a little intimidating at first but it didn’t take long to figure everything out. The HeatSoft function really did make it easy to soften butter in no time, and melting chocolate was just as simple.
I also especially loved how well the ScrapeMaster Spatula Beater scraped the bowl and made the process move along more smoothly. The stylish and high quality build is another pro worth mentioning, along with its easy to clean design.
However, making pizza dough and bread seemed a little tough for the machine. The dough still turned out well, but the noise of the motor was a little concerning. Although this might be down to the 600W motor.
*Product was loaned for review.
BEST VERSATILE STAND MIXERS
Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL Stand Mixer KWL90004SI, $979, Amazon Australia
What You Need To Know
If you’re serious about your baking and want to level up your prep, check out this high-end Kenwood stand mixer. It features built-in scales, an EasyWarm melt function and a stackable DuoBowl set that includes a 5L mixing bowl and 7L EasyWarm bowl. The Kenwood mixer contains a 1400W ChefMotor and in-bowl light that can brighten your bowl up to 14 times more compared to other models from the brand without the light setting, allowing you to get a better look at your mixture.
“I bought this as an upgrade to my trusty Kenwood Chefette and it is amazing. (I)t is so robust and strong and makes light work of all manner of large batch mixes. The weigh feature is so useful and I cannot imagine life without it now, and I have also used the heating feature many times,” praised a reviewer, rating it five stars.
“I have used the machine for small amounts too (e.g. whisking one egg white) with no problems. I was procrastinating for a while before purchasing because of the hefty price tag but am thrilled with my purchase, so well designed. Extra touches like the light make such a difference.”
Breville The Bakery Chef Hub Stand Mixer LEM750BTR, $499, The Good Guys
What You Need To Know
Tired of constantly stopping your mixer to wipe down the sides? This Breville stand mixer features a double-sided scraper beater with flexible edges that wipe the sides and bottom of the bowl to minimise mixing time and cleaning up. It also provides an electronic control dial that’s labelled for convenience and ease of use, so you don’t have to guess which is the best setting for folding or aerating.
“While it takes some space on your bench, the mixer’s many functions make it totally worth the space. Compared to other mixers I’ve tested, this one is incredibly smooth and quiet, with no rocking or knocking issues at all power levels,” a happy shopper posted.
“With 7 power levels to use, it is perfect for making dough for bread, bao or dumplings, mixing dressings and sauces, beating eggs for your baking and whipping up your cream and icing for desserts.
“And to top it all off, the black truffle finish looks great and wipes off easily, making clean-up easy.”
BEST LARGE CAPACITY STAND MIXER
Kenwood Titanium Chef XL Stand Mixer KVL4100W, $449, Amazon Australia
What You Need To Know
Whisk, knead, whip and mix large batches with this classic Kenwood stand mixer. This mid-range unit is compatible with more than 25 attachments and has a powerful 1200W digitally controlled motor to help take off some off the heavy load. The 6.7L bowl can handle everything beating a small egg to blending enough batter for 66 cupcakes.
“Love it. Perfect for the home baker! Seems to have great power, and love the industrial bowl size. Perfect for my family of five, which often need a larger portion of something baked up!” praised a reviewer on the Myer website.
“Love the removable/cleanable silicon base, the numbers on the dial which really help, and the simplicity of the machine (as well as) the workability. (It’s) easy to wipe down and easy to swap over heads, too. It doesn’t vibrate like mad on the bench like some do, and it packs away perfectly altogether in my appliance cupboard.”
BEST COMPACT STAND MIXER
Morphy Richards 4L MixStar Mixer 400520, $286.50 (down from $299.95), MyDeal
What You Need To Know
Short on benchspace and storage? The Morphy Richards MixStar Mixer is a versatile pocket rocket that boasts a 4L capacity and six variable speed settings. It also comes with a storage caddie to keep everything neat and in one place.
“Absolutely LOVE this,” an Amazon customer posted, rating the stand mixer five stars.
“It’s one of the best kitchen gadgets I’ve ever brought!!!! It’s saved space on my work top, it’s so easy to use and clean, and when using flour dust does not go everywhere. (S)o easy to clean up afterwards. I would definitely recommend.”
BEST BUDGET STAND MIXERS
Kenwood Chefette Stand Mixer MP54000SI, $127.20 (down from $159), Amazon Australia
What You Need To Know
Not planning on making epic feasts anytime soon? Featuring a convertible design similar to a stick vacuum, this small capacity Kenwood unit can be used as both a stand mixer and hand mixer. Expect a 3.5L bowl and five speed options, along with a pulse function for whenever you need a burst of power. Some useful features include the SuperGrip Handle on the hand mixer, and the SureEject tool that helps you avoid accidentally removing the beater, an
“Best small mixer I’ve ever used! It’s quiet, compact and powerful!” a happy reviewer commented.
Healthy Choice 1200W Mix Master 5L Stand Mixer, $99.95, Amazon Australia
What You Need To Know
If you’re baking beginner and only need the basics, Healthy Choice’s Mix Master is worth checking out. This affordable stand mixer offers six speed settings and several handy attachments, including an egg whisk, dough hook, paddle beater and a cover guard for your 5L stainless steel bowl.
The appliance also features a retro-inspired design and stylish pastel blue shade, making it look just as good on the kitchen bench as pricier models.
“Works well. Makes delicious cakes and not much scraping needed,” a shopper posted, rating it five stars.
“Been using this product every week for my baking business and so far (it hasn’t) disappointed yet,” another wrote.
BEST PREMIUM STAND MIXERS
KitchenAid 4.8L Artisan Stand Mixer KSM195, $849 (down from $1049), KitchenAid
What You Need To Know
We love a multipurpose kitchen gadget and this KitchenAid stand mixer fits the bill. The range offers an attachments buffet, with 18 bonus accessories to sieve through in addition to the ones included with your unit. Some of these optional extras include a sifter and scale, fresh prep slicer and shredder, gourmet pasta press, metal food grinder, ice shaver, ice cream bowl, grain mill and food processor.
“I am so glad I’ve made this investment. I use all of the different attachments for various things, (s)o you will definitely use all of them if you bake a lot. The stainless steel is great quality and it will last you for years,” an impressed shopper wrote.
“I’ve saved so much time in the kitchen and everything comes out so perfect.”
“I love that the cord now comes with a strap to keep it all together and easy to move around the kitchen as needed. To top it off, the colour always makes me smile,” agreed another.
“It’s pricey, but honestly it’s so worth it! Everyone I know who has a KitchenAid mixer raves about them and how long they last.”
Smeg 50’s Style Mixer with Flex Edge Beater SMF03CRAU, $799, Myer
What You Need To Know
Despite its chic retro-style design and elegant glossy hue, this Smeg stand mixer isn’t just a pretty face. It boasts a 4.8L bowl and 10 speed settings, plus a Smooth Start system that prevents ingredients from spilling everywhere. There are additionally several optional accessories if you want more versatility, such as a three-piece pasta set, multi-food grinder, slicer and grader, spaghetti cutter and ice cream maker.
“Love this beautiful mixer. Very quiet and easy to use,” a reviewer wrote.
“(It) has a lovely gliding ‘slow start’ capacity, and (is) reasonably quiet when operating. Aesthetically beautiful, albeit quite heavy to move around – and takes a bit of practice to smoothly lever the arm up and down, and ‘unclick’ the beater attachments and bowl!” agreed another.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TILT-HEAD AND BOWL-LIFT STAND MIXER?
Tilt-head mixers are fantastic if you want to use a wide variety of attachments. The head easily tilts back, allowing you to twist the accessory onto the base before bringing it forward and locking the head back in place.
Bowl-lift mixers are great for handling heavier mixtures, such as bread, and other tougher recipes that need a more powerful motor and sturdy base. Unlike with tilt-head stand mixers, the bowl in a bowl-lift stand mixer is attached to two arms. You can swap out accessories by moving the lever, which lowers the bowl (rather than pull the head back).
WHAT IS THE BEST SIZE STAND MIXER?
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For everyday cooking and baking at home, a stand mixer with a bowl capacity between 4.8L and 5.6L is ideal. This should be fine for most recipes, although you might want to opt for something on the larger end if you plan to make bread or create large batches regularly.
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