I don’t think you need to put a stick all the way through … I have seen it done by hammering it in (scary!! no thanks!) A board between each layer and dowels as you are already doing will support each cake. I use milkshake straws for dowels and have never used a long stick, and that includes travelling with a tall 3-tier wedding cake in very humid conditions. If you have not had a problem before then don’t change the way you are doing it, is what I would say xx
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