To prepare a Vermont pumpkin walnut cheesecake recipe, first you need to prepare the ingredients. First, you'll need the following ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350?F (180?C) and grease and flour two 9-inch springform pans. In another large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake the cake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.