Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x5 loaf pan with pam baking spray.
Using a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, orange zest, flour, and baking powder until combing.
Using another large bowl, beat together the buttermilk, eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla until combined.
Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients until combined.
Fold in 1 C of the fresh cranberries.
Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
Sprinkle the ½ C of cranberries on top of the batter.
Bake in the oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely. Enjoy!