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KitchenAid’s Artisan 5-quart stand mixer is your reliable baking friend in the kitchen.
It also features a central to add extra appliances.
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And apart from enjoying the making, I thoroughly enjoy the eating.
Here, you’re free to find out how they compare and which one comes out on top.
AtAmazon, you’re free to pick up most colorways for $249.
However, KitchenAid does offer you the option to customize your stand mixer.
In my mind, that gives it a solid win when it comes to design.
Either one could have easily handled at least double the ingredients.
They are equally matched in accessories, both having a wire whisk, flat beater, and dough hook.
Both have a handy splash guard, which also acts as a pouring shield.
However, the KitchenAid version is much easier to use.
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It comes in one piece and slides into place on top of the bowl.
The Cuisinart version comes in two sections and needs to be joined together while on the appliance.
Another feature they both share is a central hub at the front of the appliance to house attachments.
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However, it’s worth being aware of the cost of these attachments.
Despite this, the stand mixers performed equally when whipping cream and kneading dough.
I also found the speed dial on the Cuisinart easier to control than KitchenAid’s lever.
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Both tilt-heads were easy to raise, and the bowls were simple to twist in place and remove.
Plus, all of the attachments were easy to secure.
When in use, the speed parameters were easy to use to control the desired speed of mixing.
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For this reason, “ease of use” goes to the KitchenAid.
Comparing these two products is a tight call as cost is also a big factor.
Winner:Cuisinart
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