Words Cannot Describe

How happy/excited/thrilled I am to finally have this. So I'll just show you.



Isn't he so shiny? But he's not just for looks.



Look at what he can do to a few simple ingredients at the flip of a switch.



Baking just got a lot easier. And better, too! Such even mixing! What's that? You don't have one? I know what you're going to say...you don't have any room. That's what I said, too! But trust me, you will make room for this little guy. Your cookies, cakes, muffins, cupcakes, breads will thank you. And so will the consumers of your baked goods.

And while you're at it...give this a try before the cranberries disappear.

Cranberry Buckle with Vanilla Crumb
from Rustic Fruit Desserts

1 cup vanilla crumb (see below)
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
zest of 1 orange
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups (8-ounces) frozen cranberries

1. Pre-heat oven to 350-degrees. Pam a 9-inch square or round baking pan.

2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter, sugar and orange zest on medium high for 3-5 minutes, or until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one and a time, scraping the sides after each addition. Stir in the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the sour cream in 2 additions. Scrape the bowl as needed.

3. Fold in 1 cup of cranberries.

4. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan. Distribute the remaining 1 cup of cranberries over the top. Sprinkle the vanilla crumb topping over the cranberries.

5. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until lightly golden and firm on top.

Vanilla Crumb

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/8 cup sugar
1/8 cup light brown sugar
pinch salt
1/4 cup butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sliced almonds (optional)

1. Combine flour, sugars, salt and butter in food processor or bowl of stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Work until mixture has the texture of coarse crumbs. Drizzle vanilla over mixture. Continue to mix to distribute vanilla.

2. Fold in sliced almonds, if using.

3. Add the flour mixture in 3 additions