1 c. sugar, divided (1/2 and 1/2)
1/4 c. butter or oil
1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. berries or fruit
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. water

Beat 1/2 cup sugar and butter until smooth. Add next 5 ingredients and beat until smooth. Spray a 2-quart dish with Pam; spread batter in dish. Put berries or fruit over batter. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over fruit. Pour water over top.

Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.