The Black and Decker Helix Performance Hand Mixer is hands down the best hand mixer I have ever owned. You can actually sit it on the edge of a bowl and use it that way, instead of holding it. So far, it has easily and completely mixed everything I have tried it on, including cake, brownie and cheesecake batter, as well as mashed potatoes. I love that all the attachments are dishwasher safe and can be stored inside the cover to the mixer.