Creating the Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bliss is a straightforward process if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
– In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
– Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
– Mix in the vanilla extract.
– In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.

3. Bake the Cake:
– Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
– Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

4. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
– In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
– Add the sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and eggs. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
– Pour the cheesecake mixture into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.

5. Bake the Cheesecake:
– Bake the cheesecake at 325°F (163°C) for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
– Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour. This helps prevent cracking.
– Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.

6. Prepare the Strawberries:
– In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar. Allow them to macerate for at least 30 minutes, releasing their juices.

7. Assemble the Dessert:
– Once the cake and cheesecake layers are completely cool, start assembling.
– Place one cake layer on a serving platter.
– Spread half of the cheesecake layer on top of the first cake layer.
– Add half of the macerated strawberries over the cheesecake layer.
– Repeat the layers with the second cake layer, the remaining cheesecake, and strawberries.

8. Chill Before Serving:
– Refrigerate the assembled dessert for an additional hour to allow the flavors to meld.