Kitchen Mixers
Cuisinart SM-70 7-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer
The Cuisinart SM-70 steps up from 5-quart home mixers with a 7-quart bowl and a 1,000-watt motor built for larger batches. The 12-speed range covers everything from slow stirring to high-speed whipping, and the auto-shutoff countdown timer lets you walk away without watching the clock. Die-cast metal housing keeps it stable under load without the mixer walking across the counter. Includes a dough hook, flat mixing paddle, and whisk. The extra bowl capacity is meaningful for anyone who regularly bakes in double batches or makes large quantities of bread dough.
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What we like
- + 7-quart bowl handles double-batch baking without overflow — meaningfully larger than standard 5-quart home mixers
- + 1,000-watt motor works through stiff bread dough and dense batters without straining or slowing
- + Auto-shutoff countdown timer lets you walk away without watching the mixer
- + Die-cast metal housing stays stable under heavy loads without walking across the counter
Watch out for
- - Heavier and larger footprint than 5-quart mixers — requires more dedicated counter or cabinet space
- - Older design; lacks the attachment ecosystem breadth of KitchenAid's powerhub system
Our verdict
The right upgrade for bakers who regularly hit the capacity ceiling of a standard 5-quart mixer. The SM-70's 7-quart bowl and 1,000-watt motor handle large batches and stiff doughs that smaller home mixers can't.