Step 1

Grease the ramekins with butter. Then dust the buttered ramekins with cocoa powder.

Step 2

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the baking chocolate and butter.

Step 3

Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the chocolate and butter are melted.

Step 4

Whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until they are lighter in color and foamy.

Step 5

Add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and flour.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the ramekins.

Step 8

Cover the dishes with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes. The tops will be firm, but the insides will be melting.

Step 10

Unmold the cakes onto a plate.

Step 11

Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the lava cake.

Step 12

Pour Magic Shell over the vanilla ice cream.

Step 13

Serve immediately.