KitchenAid KSMC895ER Manuel D'instructions page 13

Using Your Recipes with the Mixer
There are a number of methods that can be
used for making cake with your KitchenAid
Stand Mixer.
For example, the "quick mix" method
(sometimes referred to as the "dump"
method) is ideal for simple cakes, such as
yellow cake and white cake. This method
calls for combining dry ingredients with
most or all liquid ingredients in one step.
More elaborate cakes, such as a torte,
should be prepared using the traditional
cake mixing method. With this method,
sugar and the shortening, butter, or
margarine are thoroughly mixed (creamed)
before other ingredients are added. For all
cakes, mixing times may change because
your KitchenAid Stand Mixer works more
quickly than other mixers. In general,
mixing a cake with the KitchenAid Stand
Mixer will take about half the time called
for in most cake recipes.
To help determine the ideal mixing time,
observe the batter or dough and mix
only until it has the desired appearance
described in your recipe, such as "smooth
and creamy."
To select the best mixing speeds, see
"Speed Control Guide."
Mixing Tips
Adding Ingredients
Always add ingredients as close to side
of bowl as possible, not directly into
moving beater.
NOTE: If ingredients in very bottom of
bowl are not thoroughly mixed, then the
beater is not far enough into the bowl. See
"Beater to Bowl Clearance."
Cake Mixes
When preparing packaged cake mixes,
use Speed 2 for low speed, Speed 4 for
medium speed, and Speed 6 for high
speed. For best results, mix for the time
stated on the package directions.
Adding Nuts, Raisins,
or Candied Fruits
In general, solid materials should be folded
in the last few seconds of mixing on Stir
Speed. The batter should be thick enough
to prevent the fruit or nuts from sinking
to the bottom of the pan during baking.
Sticky fruits should be dusted with flour for
better distribution in the batter.
Liquid Mixtures
Mixtures containing large amounts of liquid
ingredients should be mixed at lower
speeds to avoid splashing. Increase speed
only after mixture has thickened.
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