Cuisinart SM-50R 5.5 Quart Stand Mixer
A stand mixer (5.2L, 110 watts), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough.
The Best Stand Mixers for Cakes in the UK (2026)
For cakes and everyday baking, a stand mixer gives light, even results with no effort. Here's what to look for and the best mixers for cake makers.
Quick answer
For cakes you don't need the most powerful mixer - you need smooth, even mixing across a good speed range, a flat beater for creaming, and a whisk for whipping cream and egg whites. A planetary action (the beater rotating as it orbits the bowl) ensures everything is incorporated evenly.
Why cakes are easier than bread
Creaming butter and sugar, folding in flour and whisking eggs are far less demanding than kneading dough, so almost any decent stand mixer handles cakes well. What matters is even mixing and control: a wide speed range lets you fold gently or whip vigorously, and a flex-edge or well-shaped beater scrapes the bowl so you're not stopping to do it by hand.
What to look for
- Planetary mixing action for even incorporation.
- A good speed range - slow fold for dry ingredients up to fast whipping.
- Flat beater (creaming) and whisk (cream, meringue) included.
- Flex-edge beater (if available) to scrape the bowl as it mixes.
- Bowl size to suit your usual batch.
Getting the best cakes
Start slow when adding dry ingredients to avoid a flour cloud, then increase speed for creaming or whipping. Don't over-mix once the flour is in - a stand mixer is powerful, so a few seconds too long can knock the air out of a sponge. The whisk attachment makes light work of cream and egg whites for fillings and meringues.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Over-mixing sponge batter (a powerful mixer does this fast).
- Starting on high speed with dry ingredients (flour everywhere).
- Using the dough hook for cakes instead of the flat beater.
- Buying far more power than cakes need while ignoring the speed range.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
Cuisinart SM-50BC SMD-50BC Precision Pro 5.5-Quart Digital Stand Mixer
A stand mixer (500 watts), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough.
#3 
Aucma Stand Mixer
A stand mixer (6.2L, 1400 watts, tilt-head), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough.
#4 
Aucma VIVOHOME 5.7l Electric Stand Mixer With Bowl for
A stand mixer (5.7L, 1500 watts, tilt-head), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough.
#5 
Aucma Stand Mixer
A stand mixer (7.5L, 1400 watts, tilt-head), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough.
#6 
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
A stand mixer (300.00, tilt-head), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough.
#7 
Cuisinart MisterChef PRO Electric Kitchen Food Stand Mixer
A stand mixer (5.5L, 1600 watts), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough.
#8 
Cuisinart SM-50BCC Precision Master 5.5 Qt Stand Mixer
A stand mixer (5.2L, 500 watts), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough.
#9 
Kenwood Stand Mixer 5L Capacity 1000W Motor Black
A stand mixer (5L, 1000 watts), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough.
#10 
Kenwood KMIX Stand Mixer 6-Speeds Cream
A stand mixer (5L, 1000 watts), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough.
Frequently asked questions
Is a stand mixer good for cakes?
Yes - it creams, beats and whisks evenly and hands-free, giving consistent results. For cakes you need a good speed range and the flat beater and whisk more than raw power.
Can I use a stand mixer for cake batter?
Absolutely - use the flat beater and a moderate speed, and avoid over-mixing once the flour is in to keep sponges light.
What attachment do I use for cakes?
The flat beater for creaming and batter, and the whisk for whipping cream and egg whites. Save the dough hook for bread.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Cuisinart SM-50R 5.5 Quart Stand Mixer (our score 9.6/10) - A stand mixer (5.2L, 110 watts), a solid choice for everyday baking and the occasional bread dough..