Hi Tricia,

I don't know about what you would use as a substitute without making the carb count wacky. And if your husband won't eat zucchini in a cake...it's not likely that he'll eat chayote or kohlrabi either.

It would probably be OK without the zucchini - if a little bit dry - but the icing should help. Try making half the recipe and see how it goes. You could add more spices and turn it into a spice cake!

Karen