No, you can’t really substitute cucumber for zucchini. Cucumbers are usually served raw, while zucchinis are cooked. … You may also use cucumber as a substitute for zucchini in soups and stews. Keep in mind that you will lose the bitter flavor zucchinis bring into a dish.

Can I use cucumber instead of zucchini in cake?

Cucumber is even softer and wetter than zucchini, so it will throw off the ratios of your cake. If you can get any kind of squash, that’s a good substitute, as are carrots or sweet potatoes, or even beets, if you enjoy their sweet earthy flavor.

What is an alternative for zucchini?

If you’re preparing a salad or want to replace raw zucchini, you can use cucumbers, carrots, or summer squash. For baked dishes, ratatouille, and lasagna, you can use eggplants. If you want your baked dishes to taste creamy and rich, you can replace zucchini with sweet potatoes.