Need Mixmaster advice

I have a KitchenAid Professional HD 5-qt mixer that I've been very pleased with -- it's one of my favorite appliances. It handles gluten free bread mixes very well and they're quite heavy. My model may only be available through Costco or Sam's Club and you might want a 6-qt model for your fruitcake batter, but I can at least attest to the quality of a KitchenAid. You don't have to purchase additional attachments -- mine came with the basic three -- whip, dough hook, flat beater. I've heard good things about Cuisinart, too, but can't comment myself on their mixers, only food processors and blenders. Maybe someone else can give you some insight on the Cuisinart mixers.