Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer, 4 Quarts, Dough Hook, Flat Beater Attachments, Splash Guard 7 Speeds with Whisk, Easy-Carry Top Handle, Black

I had the mixer for over a year now, and thought to make a review about itI have used it quite a bit to make dough for various pastries, breads, cakes, cookies and other desserts. I used all the attachments, including the whip whisker.I have to say, it did the job very well, and the dough that comes out of the bowl of this stand mixer is wonderful, and well mixed.I have made many cakes, bread, pies, and cookies and all came back better than what I expected.I have recently made cinnamon rolls using this stand mixer to make the dough, photos of which are included in this review.pros,quick to assemble, use, and clean. Easy to operate and to get the attachments hooked and unhook them. small in size, and easy to store.it has variable speeds and will allow you to adjust depending on your needs.have used now for over a year, with about 2-4 times/ month, with no major issues. No problems with rust so far.conssmall size, and it won't fit more than 7 to 8 cups of flour at once, the performance won't be as predictable, as the mixer was struggling and shaking as it was trying to get the ingredients mixed but was able to complete it.I will buy a larger size stand mixer, as at times I need to make a bigger batch of pies and for time considerations, but not because of its functionality which I believe is very good to excellent.it is one of my must have, and one of the most important items in my kitchen for baking and making desserts which everyone enjoyed.Photos in review showing various breads, cakes, cookies, and other desserts made using the stand mixer with its 3 attachmentsI definitely recommend

Best purchase and works great compared to a kitchenaid.

Oh my gosh, I wish I had gotten this sooooo much sooner! My daughter has one that is like industrial super heavy duty, weighs a lot, and I've used it a very small bit, but not much. I'm aging, I'm having problems with my hands/wrists/arms, ok, body in general, and I decided it was time to get one. I have a tiny kitchen that I hate, so I already knew I had no room to put one of these, hence not having one. I chose this particular mixer because it has a handle. I don't know if others have a handle or not, I just saw this one with it's handle and all beautifully shiny blue and fell in love. I used it the first time the same day I got it, and I've used it multiple times since. I litterally do not have counter space enough to have all 4 suction cups stuck at the same time during use, so I stay right with it and to date, ok a dozen or so uses later, it doesn't travel, but I have no intention of walking away from it while in use. I actually didn't know it even had the suction cups on the bottom until I went to get it off my dining room table. All I have to say, is if you're a little older and your body isn't so good, those suction cups stick well enough to risk putting your back or a should joint or something out if you go to grab it and don't know it's suction cupped to your table. But it's ok if you do. The other deal sealer for me was that this one does not weigh anywhere near as much as my daughters mixer does. I thought I had managed to clear an under cupboard spot to keep it, but it's too tall. So like so many other things I like to use, it will live in the basement when not in use. I am currently considering converting part of the basement to a much more user friendly kitchen with much more counter and cupboard space, as most of my kitchen stuff is down there anyways. And in closing, the important stuff: I've only used the paddle piece, the instructions said that would be the one most used, and so far that has been true. My numb fingers have no problems putting on or taking off any of the attachments, and the paddle has been amazingly easy to clean. If the batter hasn't dripped off, a quick swipe with a spatula takes most of it off, super easy to was. I use a damp swedish dishcloth to wipe the mixer down itself, dry it off, as well as the bowl, so it stays shiny pretty too. i put all the attachments in the bowl, tuck in the cord and put, Oh yes! it also has a spatter guard! I've creamed sugar into melted butter or shortning, whipped eggs, added liquids, and or flour. I was concerned about spatter, but have discovered that this mixer doesn't, or at least hasn't yet spattered anything. The bowl height/beater depth seems to be perfect for mixing, which is as it should be! I have not used the whisk attachment yet, I'm guessing the potential for spatter will be much higher then, but it's ok, because this mixer comes with a spatter guard. So far I'm totally satisfied with this mixer, and my hands/arms/body in general wish I'd done it sooner.

Great mixer for holiday baking! I have made cakes and cookies so far. It will admit it's not as powerful as my old KitchenAid mixer, but it powers through the job! This is when mixing ingredients in specific order will matter!The bowl is thin, but sturdy! This makes it lightweight. Easy to clean. It doesn't rotate like other mixers I've experienced.I'm not a professional, but I am a guy who enjoys a little fun in the kitchen with someone special. This mixer made it easy and gave me plenty of time for other fun in the kitchen. I highly recommend it!

I use this mixer once, maybe twice a week. For me, this is a perfect solution. It is lightweight, with suction cups on the bottom, so it stays absolutely secure on the countertop. It is relatively small, doesn't take too much space in the cabinet. The price point is just unbeatable. Perfect solution for me.

Great stand mixer. Good value and quality. Works just like the more expensive brands at a fraction of the cost. Would definitely recommend

One of the best things I ever bought for myself. I bought it as a birthday present for me and I love it. It works well and I really like using it. Makes me want to bake more.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I needed to replace a Kitchen-Aid that I had for over 20 years. When I saw the prices of a new Kitchen-Aid, I decided to consider a less expensive brand. I was familiar with the Hamilton Beach Brand as a reliable manufacturer. The price of this product was affordable. Used it for the first time today and am very pleased with how it works. Easy to use, lots of power.