Aunt Katie's Apple Cake

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup raisins--grind raisins
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 cups peeled, diced apples (Aunt Katie used Jonathans)
Mix in order given and pour in greased 9 x 13 pan.

Topping:Beat 3 egg whites until stiff
Add 1 cup brown sugar-packed
Beat again well.
Add 1/2 cup nuts and 1/2 cup coconut. Spread on top of batter and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.