Do you use a paddle or whip attachment for cake batter? I've always used a whip, but now I'm thinking maybe a paddle would make more sense. Not that I have an air bubble problem because even though I use the whip, I don't technically whip the batter

I use the paddle attachment.

The paddle is used for mixing batters.

The dough hook for kneading doughs.
The whip for whipping egg whites or cream.

So do you like or use the paddle attachment that has the scrapper edges on it?

I have one and loved it but it torn up really quick

I have a Cuisinart 7 quart and hate it because the attachments never get to the edges. . . HATE IT!!!!! Maybe I'll buy one of the paddles with scrapers

Paddle, but I don't have a beater blade. I just scrape it down with a spatula.

I just bought a new Kitchenaid on craigslist - never used and it works beautifully. I'm so excited! Which attachment do you use for mixing bc properly? Thanks!

The paddle attachment is for creaming ingredients - for doughs and batters, such as cakes you don't want air in and cookies.

The whip attachment is for incorporating air into something - some scratch cakes need the whip attachment such as sponge cakes, roulades, and angel food.

For IMBC, and SMBC I always use the whip attachment. For "American Buttercream" (powdered sugar and shortening/butter) you would use the paddle or paddle first and then whip (differing opinions on this).

I do not have the paddle with the scraper. Personally I think it's silly.

I love my Beater Blade! I won't not have one again. But to the original question - paddle for batter.

The beater blade is a terrific time-saver. It keeps you from having to stop the mixer and scrape the sides.

For those of you who are having trouble, did you adjust the bowl to make it fit properly. I have on on all three of my mixers and even though I use them hard, they look like the day I got them.

I've bought the Beater Blade brand. I agree with SCP1127 you need to adjust your bowl. I use my beater blade for most everything except my buttercream which is a merigune buttercream and of course to beat egg whites and cream! I haven't had problems with the rubber breaking down. You should look into the warranty.