I bought this for my wife for Christmas and I gave it to her early, so she could make her favorite desserts.  She has been using a hand mixer for 30 years now and we are having to do more and more each year, because of the extended families now.  So I thought she could use an update.  Little did I know, she loves the update and takes less time to prepare with this model.  She doesn't have to do 2 batches, she just does the one.  Thanks again KitchenAid.  Just what she needs and just the right size. (This review was collected as part of a promotion.)