Mix oil & sugar thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time. Beat until fluffy. Add vanilla.
Sift flour & baking powder. Add to liquid & beat Mix sugar & cinnamon for topping.
Grease 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 2 pan. Pour 1/2 of the batter across bottom. Sprinkle 1/2 of the topping over batter. Spoon cherry pie filling over batter. Pour remaining batter over filling. Sprinkle topping on top.