I was so disappointed with this hand mixer. While I loved the color and the attachments, I was very disappointed in the speed. It kind of heats up, too.
This hand mixer can't handle heavy or thick dough for long periods. I am 62 and have arthritis in both hands, so I need something to count on. This surely isn't it.
I still bake all the time, but this mixer got hot and slowed down when I was making(2) two Million Dollar Pound Cakes. I haven't used it on my teacake recipe, which is a much thicker dough. I'm almost sure this reipe is going to kill it. I'll let you know, but odds aren't favorable.
We make teacakes at Christmas every year. It's a family tradition. My granddaughters love it as they are both right-handed, I'm left-handed, and the cord to this mixer is on the right side, not in the back like most hand-mixers. It will and does work great on box cakes, sauces, homemade salad dressing, egg whites, etc.