STACK #264 October 2026

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KitchenAid’s icon has learned a few new tricks.The Artisan Plus Tilt-Head Stand Mixer adds a bowl light, finer speed control, and smarter mixing touches to help you nail everything from delicate folds to serious dough. Words Bec Summer The KitchenAid Artisan Plus gets a glow up

What comes with the Artisan Plus? 4.7L stainless steel bowl Stainless steel Double Flex Edge Beater

Stainless steel flat beater Stainless steel dough hook Stainless steel wire whisk Pouring shield

What’s new with the KitchenAid Artisan Plus? Ever peered into a mixing bowl wondering if that last streak of flour has actually disappeared? The Artisan Plus is KitchenAid’s first stand mixer with an integrated bowl light, illuminating the 4.7L bowl so you can keep a closer eye on ingredients, texture, and consistency as you mix. It switches on automatically when the head is lowered or the mixer is running, and you can turn it on manually too.

while the shaft rotates the other, reaching at least 59 touchpoints around the bowl for a thorough mix. The 325W motor is built for jobs ranging from airy mixtures to thick doughs and heavy batters. Delicate recipes get some love as well. A dedicated half-fold speed gently incorporates light ingredients without knocking the life out of them – think blueberries or egg whites. The Soft Start function gradually builds speed to help keep flour, sugar, and cocoa where they belong: in the bowl, not all over your benchtop. Does it mean less stopping and scraping? That’s the idea. The supplied Double

Who is the KitchenAid Artisan Plus for?

This stand mixer is for keen home cooks and bakers who’ll make the most of its precision control and versatility. The proven Artisan foundations are still here, but practical upgrades such as better visibility, finer control, and less manual scraping make the Plus easier to use. Add full-metal construction and KitchenAid’s big attachment ecosystem, and it can take on more jobs. And if your cakes improve along the way, you can take all the credit.

Flex Edge Beater uses flexible silicone edges to gently scrape the bowl as it mixes, reducing the need to keep stopping for a manual scrape-down. It’s not the flashiest upgrade on the spec sheet, but halfway through a cake batter it may become your favourite. The stainless-steel bowl, Double Flex Edge Beater, flat beater, dough hook, and wire whisk are also dishwasher safe for easy post-bake cleanup.

KitchenAid appliances tend to live on the bench, so colour matters. Three options keep the choice nicely focused: Cast Iron brings a dark, textured look, Porcelain keeps things soft and neutral, while Tomato is a real eye-catcher. Which colour belongs on your bench?

Precision Speed Control gives you 11 preset speeds, or you can use the control knob to glide smoothly between settings when a recipe needs more accuracy. Can it handle everything from meringue to dough? Absolutely! KitchenAid’s original planetary mixing action sends the accessory one way

Can it do more than mix? It sure can. The attachment hub gives the Artisan Plus a life well beyond cakes and cookies. KitchenAid offers 10+ optional attachments and accessories, opening the door to rolling fresh pasta, grinding meat, slicing and shredding veggies, making ice cream, and shaving ice. They’re sold separately but give the mixer versatility beyond baking.

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