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Is there a difference? (cakes)

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Pedicuri · 18/07/2011 20:43

I have never had a food mixer, and just wondering if there is any difference in the results between beating by hand or using a mixer.
I have looked at the kitchen aid mixers but just not sure I would get my money's worth - but I do bake cakes and cupcakes all of the time.

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NettoSuperstar · 18/07/2011 20:46

Yes, they are much lighter using a mixer.
I have a Kenwood Chef and can't recommend it enough.

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Pedicuri · 18/07/2011 21:19

Ooooh thanks - will look that up.

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Jux · 18/07/2011 21:23

I recently got a mixer and can't say that I've noticed much difference tbh. My arms aren't so tired though Wink. I have switched it on and left it to beat while I've started on a syrup or something. I have to say I love love love it. It's a Kenwood.

Pinner35 · 18/07/2011 23:08

I have a kitchenaid and I love it. I use it for everything and i think the cakes are definitely better, but I've had it for 5 years and can't remember the last time inbaked without using it.

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Pedicuri · 19/07/2011 22:32

I have 50 cupcakes and a birthday cake to make this weekend - I think I'll regret not making a decision on the mixer!

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Jux · 20/07/2011 08:46

Good luck! Grin

bacon · 21/07/2011 13:00

I used to use my magimix but bought a cheap 3 prong hand mixer for £25 and love it!

Wouldnt dream of hand mixing unless its a dense cake.

Popbiscuit · 21/07/2011 13:05

I have a kitchen aid stand mixer. I used it constantly and it's now 12 years old...never had a problem with it. If you bake lots you will LOVE it.

valiumredhead · 21/07/2011 17:05

It's just easier and less tiring using a mixer.

pointydog · 21/07/2011 17:18

Jusdt buy a cheap electric hand-held. You would definitley get your money's worth as it takes all the effort out of cake-making.

DaisySteiner · 21/07/2011 17:25

I've got an ancient Kenwood Chef - I got mine from my grandmother, so I think it's probably around 30 years old now. It's fantastic, you can make cakes, bread dough, whisk egg whites, cream etc etc. You can sometimes pick them up at car boot sales or on eBay for 50 quid or so, they seem to go on forever!

valiumredhead · 21/07/2011 17:27

I have a Kenwood Chef which I use but I use my Tesco £3 hand mixer more!

Geordieminx · 21/07/2011 17:29

I bought a cheap Hals mixer from argos or tesco, cost less than £5 and it was def money well spent!

Next have a pink magi mix copy in just now for £35...but it's very pink Grin

TheSkiingGardener · 21/07/2011 17:47

I have a magimix and a Chef. I've gone back to my eke tric hand whisk though, much less faff!

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