Baking is a lifestyle (at least anyone passionate about the quality of homemade muffins will say so) — which is why the release of KitchenAid's Artisan Black Tie 5-Quart Stand Mixer is reason for major excitement.

Featuring a black Cast Iron finish and black powder coating, this stainless steel KitchenAid mixer might just transform your countertops (two words: so sleek). As KitchenAid's first monochromatic version of this mixer, which also comes in 85 alternate colors and finishes, the company is only producing 500 limited edition models.

"The Artisan Black Tie's classic design and bold, all-black finish represents a modern and sophisticated take on the classic Stand Mixer," said John McConnell, Senior Design Manager for KitchenAid small appliances. "Like the little black dress, or classic tuxedo, the new mixer is a timeless collector's item that will never go out of style."

The mixer is available exclusively on KitchenAid's site for $999.99. The set features a die cast zinc body, satin and black chrome accents and includes a 5-quart black stainless steel bowl, a beater and a dough hook.

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While we're usually obsessing over the colorful mint and pink options that have been available to us for so long, we're thinking this new style might just be the upgrade our kitchen needs.

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