Mix in bowl:
2 c sugar
4 T cocoa
2 c flour
1 t baking soda
Melt:
2 cubes margarine (if butter is preferred make sure it's unsalted)
1 c water
Add to melted ingredients:
1/2 c buttermilk
3 eggs
Add mixture to dry ingredients and add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into a 9X13 pan and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Glaze:
1 cube margarine (if using butter make sure it's unsalted)
6 T milk
2 T cocoa
1 c marshmallows
Stir over low heat (or microwave) until melted.
Add and stir:
1 t vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
Spread warm glaze over hot cake.