I've been using hand mixers for so long, that I have no idea where to begin with my brand-spanking-new KitchenAid Professional 6 mixer.
Cake Mix - With my 6-speed hand mixer, I followed the directions exactly. Usually 30 seconds on low (speed 1) and 2 minutes on medium (speed 3/4).
Buttercream - I usually mixed the butter and shortening together for a minute or two on medium (speed 3/4), then gradually added the sugar, increasing the speed of the mixer as needed. Finished up by beating on high speed (speed 6) for a minute or two.
I don't know how to convert my mixing to the Kitchenaid!! The middle speed on my hand mixer has GOT to be slower than the middle speed on my Kitchenaid, right?
I've been using hand mixers for so long, that I have no idea where to begin with my brand-spanking-new KitchenAid Professional 6 mixer.
Cake Mix - With my 6-speed hand mixer, I followed the directions exactly. Usually 30 seconds on low (speed 1) and 2 minutes on medium (speed 3/4).
Buttercream - I usually mixed the butter and shortening together for a minute or two on medium (speed 3/4), then gradually added the sugar, increasing the speed of the mixer as needed. Finished up by beating on high speed (speed 6) for a minute or two.
I don't know how to convert my mixing to the Kitchenaid!! The middle speed on my hand mixer has GOT to be slower than the middle speed on my Kitchenaid, right?
Let me help you with your little problem by taking that KA off your hands for you!!! My shipping address is........ LOL *just kidding*
Lazy_Susan
Hi there!,
I converted to a kitchen aide not too long ago and found that the speed difference is different, but you'll find that the KA is more effecient and works so much better. Your hand mixer is slower and has to work a lot harder. You'll need to make slight adjustments, however, it's worth the adjustment. Just spend some time making your recipes the same way you always have, but pay closer attention to the mixing and speed. It's not hard to get readjusted!!!
Good Luck!!! 
KA comes with book that tells you the speed you should use for creaming butter and sugar, etc. Recipes have the speeds at which you need to mix. And then there is the good-old find out yourself by using it a couple of times to see what works for you. Certain recipes that I use require the mixer to run for a while. to be cautious I turn it off 'till it cools down. That's just me. But I haven't heard of anyone blowing out their KA.
I just recently got the same KA, and I absolutely love it, but your right, it takes adjusting. I had a lower model KA before, and did fine, but this baby has some power. I do fine on my cake mixes and BC, but my royal icing didn't fair as well. I start off my mixes for 30 seconds on stir, and then jump to 4 for 2 minutes...does fine like that on my cake mixes. My buttercream I think I do the same. Royal on the other hand looked fine when I first mixed it, but once it sat for a bit...had a lot of big air bubbles in it! Any idea why this might have been...I'm guess I beat too much on maybe too high a speed.
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