I’ve had a few blow-outs too, even when the cake has come back to room temp before being covered in fondant. I bought a beading needle (I think size 15) which is so so thin (kinda like an acupuncture needle) that I can remove any bubbles without doing any damage. But I too like the idea of skewering a hole through the centre.
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