I just got a KA PRO 6 mixer. Can I do MMF and a large batch of buttercream in it easily?

Of course!

I have only made one batch of MMF, but I've done 2 batches of buttercream at a time with no problems! I'm sure it would fit a 3rd batch, but haven't had the need.

An tip, when you dump in your icing sugar, dampen a kitchen towel and drape it over the KA to contain the powdered sugar once the mixer starts! No extra clean up necessary

HTH!
Mirjana

mvucic - GREAT IDEA! i'll use that damp towel trick for anything with cocoa, too!

I have the pro 6 and it works great for the mmf...it justs hums along. just remember to onlyu use the dough hook on speed 1 (Ok I stand corrected Speed two! Sorry)

Have fun...I love my mixer!

Julia

I have this and use it for my buttercream. I use about 15-16 cups of sugar for 2 batches of icing. I tried a third one time and it did not work. There was way too much -- everywhere . So, I'd say it depends on the amount your one buttercream batch holds if you can do 3. I sure wish I could!!

KA Pro 6 rocks.....3 cake mixes at a time and no problem with MMF (I think you can go up to speed 2 with dough hook).

Enjoy!

I have made as much as a triple recipe of buttercream in mine (6 pounds of sugar). I deliberately wanted it as full as I could get it to reduce air bubbles. It breezed through that.

I prefer making MMF totally by hand, so can't speak to that question.

You should check out some of the discussions on the Kitchenaid discussion forums. They're very helpful. KA suggests speed 2 - no more...no less - for the dough hook.

I've only had my Pro 6 a week, but love it already!