An avid home baker tested KitchenAid stand mixers for power and durability. Top picks mix delicate egg whites, gooey cookie dough, and bread doughs.

KitchenAid has finally met its match. KitchenAid’s Artisan Series stand mixer is downright iconic, and there’s no denying that. We’re big fans, too; it even earned the top spot in our head-to-head ...