I tried my KitchenAid for the first time! KitchenAid Review | KitchenAid vs Crux Stand Mixer Review

Hey! :)
We're finally trying my KitchenAid for the first time! This is my review of the KitchenAid and also a KitchenAid vs Crux stand mixer review, to see which one wins!
I've had my Crux stand mixer for about 4-5 years now and it's served me really well, but I want to see if the KitchenAid is better... especially as it's over double the price!
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Thank you so much for watching as always,
Alisha x
#kitchenaidmixer #kitchenaidreview #crux

[@TheGeekyBaker]

Hope you all enjoyed this video and found it useful :)
We're so close to hitting 500 subscribers! Thank you so much to everyone who supports this channel, subscribes, watches videos, likes and comments. It genuinely means so much to me, so thank you!
Alisha x

[@daytrippera]

Main difference is that the Kitchenaid can whisk for over 20/30 minutes without overheating at high speed, even longer.
Also, american buttercream is not challenging for a Kitchenaid mixer, try doing italian meringue or enriched bread that would need long kneeding like a brioche.
I don't recommend lowering the head of the mixer that roughly, the motor is on top and you'll risk damaging it or destabilizing it's parts.
Also always use the plastic pouring shield if you are going to add powdered sugar or flour, that reduces the quantity of those ingredients getting inside the motor (if not, you'll have to open it up and clean it at least 3 times a year to prevent issues).
It's an amazing machine, my Artisan is 8 years old and works amazing, is the one I use the most (I'm a pastry chef), following that model, I recommend the Commercial Heavy Duty one for larger amounts of preparations.

[@angiepattillo3599]

I have a Kitchenaid but now at 70 years of age, it's just too heavy for me. I don't have space to leave it out on the counter all the time. Considering a Crux.
UPDATE: I actually bought a refurbished Kitchenaid Mini. I tried the Crux and it was pretty nice, but not a Kitchenaid. Once you've had one, it's hard to settle for less.

[@burnzy3210]

The crux machine looks like it belongs in a factory doing metal work, meanwhile the kitchen aid looks very aesthetic 👌

[@TheGeekyBaker]

Haha yeah you’re totally right! I reckon I could fit 2 KitchenAids in the same spot I keep my Crux. Such a difference in size!

[@sumwon2no]

Crux is affordable and great for a homecook feeding a family. Kitchen Aid is for attachments and additional accessories, people who sell pastries, and status oriented followers.

[@kaedee13]

The KitchenAid is far prettier, and at the end of the day, that's all that really matters. (lol just kidding of course. 😜)
I was told at some stage to not let the KA's head stay tilted up for any length of time as apparently the oil inside drains towards the back. I don't know if that's true or not, but I thought it sounded reasonable.

[@TheGeekyBaker]

Haha totally agree! 😂 Ah okay, thank you for that, I’ll avoid doing that going forward ☺️

[@AzElenee]

the KitchenAid will last forever. that's the difference.

[@TheGeekyBaker]

I hope so ☺️