Set your oven to 375°F Fahrenheit

In a large bowl combine white sugar, shortening, and vanilla extract

In a smaller bowl combine the flour and baking powder

Alternate pouring the flour mixture and milk into the the large bowl and wisk until it is smooth

Once it is smooth pour it into a 9x13 inch baking pan (round or square) evenly

Before putting it in the oven sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon over the mixture

Put it in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes check at 35 minutes by sticking a toothpick in the center, if it comes out clean then it is done

Serve on the side with eggs and bacon, eat it with syrup or by itself